Aubrey's appointment this morning with the cardiologist went great. We were in the waiting room by 9am, Aubrey's EKG was done by 9:15am (our scheduled appointment time) and then Dr. Byrum came in for a 20-minute exam and consultation.
She is doing great. Her heart rhythms continue to be very stable and her body's continued response to her daily dosage of Lasix is perfect (in other words, her medications don't have to be increased). Also, she is now weighing 8lbs,7oz (up another 3oz in the last week) and is 21" long. In addition, her head circumference is 14.5" which, as Dr. Byrum noted, means her brain is growing and proves adequate nutrition.
We'll go back down on December 12th for another check-up. Aubrey will also have an echocardiogram done that day that they will compare with her last one, which was done the day before she was discharged from the NICU. The hope with the echocardiogram is to see further narrowing of her pulmonary artery
(and thereby less over-circulation of her lungs), which would allow the cardiologists to continue putting off surgery. We will be praying to this end as we pray for her
miracle.
I like Dr. Byrum. Actually, I really like all 3 of the 4 cardiologists that I've met so far. Dr. Byrum is a quiet and gentle man with 20+ years of pediatric cardiology experience. He takes as much time to talk with us as we want and I can tell that his answers are always carefully thought-through by the way he hesitates before speaking (kind of like my dad does).
I admit that it's a long drive that makes for a long day, especially since our first-thing-in-the-morning appointments mean leaving the house around 6am. But we are glad to have yet another confirmation that the Lord is miraculously keeping Aubrey.
Thank you so much for praying for Aubrey. Please don't stop.
How glad I was to hear you were in and out in 20 minutes!
ReplyDeleteWe pray for Aubrey daily. When Ryan blesses the evening meal, he often forgets about the food, but never forgets Aubrey. :)
Our prayers continue for Aubrey!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great report! God is faithful. His healing touch along with your diligence and sacrificial care is having great results. I will continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteWhat an encouraging testimony Brietta,we will continue to keep your little girl Aubrey in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great report, we will continue praying.
ReplyDeleteI will continue praying! I am so thankful for another good report!
ReplyDeleteyay! happiness!
ReplyDeleteand i know that the early morning departure isn't all that fun, but i rather enjoy it. that way i have a few hours of your other lovely ones all to myself before i go to work! : )
I'm glad things are going so well. She's a sweetie. I'll keep praying too. Your parents are great people too, to fly to Italy for someone from their church is pretty much unheard of....compassion is what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteyay for a good report!
ReplyDeletewe had your maple salmon for dinner last night. it was as you said: amazing. I also used the same marinade on some boneless chicken for my non-fish lover (Ana). She is begging me to make it again asap.
thanks for a winner recipe. from now on, we dub it "Brietta's Pink Chicken".